Lobbying return by NewsBrands Ireland
Justice and EqualityIntended results
Publication of the Defamation Bill ::Introduction of a serious harm test in media defamation cases
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Helen McEntee
- Constituency / panel
- Meath East
- Membership
- 2024-11-29 → current
- Office
- Minister for Education and Youth (2025-05-02 → 2025-11-18)
- Office
- Minister for Education (2025-01-23 → 2025-05-01)
- Office
- Minister for Defence (2025-11-18 → current)
- Office
- Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (2025-11-18 → current)
- 0
- Declared items
- 0
- CRO-matched interests
- 0
- Awards to declared companies
- 2801
- Lobbying returns
- 10
- SIPO donation records
- 71%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
300 of 422 divisions
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Lobbying returns
Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
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Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Justice and EqualityIntended results
Sent a letter supporting the Garda Siochana in dealing with Dublin riots, and encouraged increased Garda visibility.
Lobbying return by Amnesty International Ireland
EU AffairsIntended results
Convey Amnesty's concerns and recommendations in advance of Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council on 4-5 December regarding the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Justice and EqualityIntended results
Discussed the increased need for policing in Dublin in the aftermath of Dublin riots, with an emphasise on increased recruitment from An Garda Siochana.
Lobbying return by Dublin Rape Crisis Centre
Justice and EqualityIntended results
That suggested amendment to DSGBV Agency Bill would be considered
Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation
Justice and EqualityIntended results
Seeking specific inclusion of 'hotels' and 'guesthouse' under Head 6 of the General Scheme of the Defamation (Amendment) Bill under the meaning of ‘retailer’ in relation to transient retail defamation.
Lobbying return by Dublin Rape Crisis Centre
Justice and EqualityIntended results
Inform on matters of general interest to DRCC including a farewell from departing CEO and introductions to new CEO
Lobbying return by Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA)
Budgetary mattersIntended results
A realisation by public officials that our sector cannot sustain the increases in labour costs without directed assistance.
Lobbying return by Dublin Rape Crisis Centre
Justice and EqualityIntended results
Comment on DRCCs interest in the removal of 'honest belieft' from the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences & Human Trafficking) Bill 2023
Lobbying return by Nasc Ireland
Justice and EqualityIntended results
Review of policy relating to income thresholds for sponsors with disabilities and extension of family reunification rights to migrant workers
Lobbying return by Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
CommunicationsIntended results
To outline the pressures currently facing the independent radio sector, especially the increased costs and external issues relating to local journalism and current affairs coverage.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Independent Broadcasters of Ireland" has no legal form. "INDEPENDENT BROADCASTERS OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 166985) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Lobbying return by Bremore Ireland Port
MarineIntended results
The intended result of the communication with the Designated Public Official was to increase public awareness of Bremore Ireland Port project.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Bremore Ireland Port" has no legal form. "BREMORE IRELAND PORT DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 431243) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
CommunityIntended results
To invite a representative of the Department of Rural and Community Development to attend a Hill Farming Committee Meeting to update committee members on the proposed Dog Control legislation.::To acknowledge that, while the new regulations announced by the Minister for Rural and…
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
AgricultureIntended results
To highlight that the Nitrates Derogation is extremely important to the dairy and other sectors of farming.::To demonstrate extreme disappointment that the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine has not be able to convince the EU Commission to maintain the 250K org N for…
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
AgricultureIntended results
To insist on an immediate review of the table of late payment dates for 2023 sent to farmers by the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine.::To highlight that this was done before the negotiations on the Farmers' Charter of Rights had properly commenced.::To highlight…